Material Handler Lead

UFP Industries; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the custom store fixture industry seeks an experienced individual for a key role in material handling and inventory management. This position emphasizes leadership, communication, and operational efficiency. Candidates must possess strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, with flexibility to work overtime as necessary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in material handling or inventory control.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be proficient with advanced computer skills and able to read work orders.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and operate as Manager when needed.
• Oversee inventory accuracy and manage cycle counts.
• Communicate with upper management and coordinate project needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Job description

This role will have a complete understanding of all material handling, inventory control practices, and reporting operations. They will operate with an extremely high level of professionalism and have the ability to work with the lead, supervisor, and upper management.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Ability to provide direction to others and represent themselves as a leader

Operate as Manager when Manager is off floor or not in building

Expert understanding of all other material handling roles

Complete understanding of all other departments, and how to interact with them

Active communication with employees and upper management

Capable of locating product, completing cycle counts and making all transactions required to confirm, verify or ensure inventory accuracy and financial accuracy is maintained

Work directly with project management and project coordinators to expedite customer requests

Must be able to complete and close jobs (gatekeeper) put the items into inventory and assigns the locations, have knowledge of how to manage excel based reports such as the negative report, manage inventory transfers, etc.

Must be able to organize, plan, provide tools and information to prepare shipments for unloading or transit

Inspect inbound or outbound goods and confirm that paperwork matches actual and address any discrepancies or damage with a lead or manager

Be able to work independently while managing multiple priorities at the same time

Complete cycle counts upon request and provide results back to lead or area manager

Validate BOM’s for accuracy and correct thru the CSF process

Determines method, location and area of storage and provides data back to lead or manager for inventory transactions to be completed

Show proficiency and accuracy in completing picking and bin to bin transfers in the ERP system

Must be responsible for specific tasks or roles as assigned (Receiving/ Shipping clerk)

Operate all lift equipment but may be limited to lower rack heights or lower weight moves

Scan QR and Bar codes and complete basic pick transactions

Show proficiency and accuracy in completing picking and bin to bin transfers in the ERP system

Qualifications

5+ years of experience

Strong leadership skills

Ability to read work orders/prints and have advanced computer skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Print reading ability

Must be able to problem solve

Must have knowledge of custom store fixture industry and receiving

Ability to clearly identify product from package labels

Exceptional a ttention to detail and quality

Must also be willing to work flexible and overtime hours as needed

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the company

Founded in 1955. Formerly known as Universal Forest Products. Holding company for UFP Retails Solutions, UFP Construction and UFP Industrial.

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